Scarlett Johansson has become a fan favorite during her guest-hosting stint on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, and her recent surprise appearance has only amplified her charm. On January 23, the actress captured everyone’s attention with an impromptu appearance on the live broadcast, wearing a fluffy bathrobe and slippers, and breaking into the studio with a warm and infectious smile.
The video, shared by TODAY on Instagram, showed Johansson eagerly interrupting the broadcast to greet the hosts. The playful caption read, “ScarJo loves this job so much, she couldn’t wait until the fourth hour to make an appearance! #TODAYShow.” The actress’ spontaneous entrance was met with laughter and excitement from the team, with TODAY‘s Al Roker greeting her with a bear hug.
Johansson’s energy was contagious, as she exclaimed, “This is my favorite job I’ve ever had. I love this job,” while seemingly realizing her timing was less than perfect. “Are we on air? Oh, no…” she said, leading to more laughs from the cast.
Viewers were quick to shower the actress with love on social media, with many praising her authentic personality. One fan commented, “Just love her, she fits right in,” reflecting the widespread affection viewers have for Johansson’s down-to-earth nature.
During her time on air, Johansson made a surprise announcement regarding her future with the show. When TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager asked if she planned to return, Johansson excitedly replied, “Yes, I absolutely have to come back. If you’ll have me?” Jenna responded humorously, “Are you kidding? We started a GoFundMe so you could be here all the time!”
This declaration hints at a growing possibility of Johansson joining the show on a permanent basis. According to TODAYinsiders, executives have expressed a strong interest in making Johansson a permanent host due to her natural charisma and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from viewers. A source shared with DailyMail.com, “Scarlett absolutely knocked it out of the park, and there was more positive feedback from viewers than there ever has been since the show launched. Executives do not think that they even really need to look any further and would pretty much give Scarlett the offer as a permanent host if she was willing to take it.”
As her guest-hosting stint draws to a close on January 24, fans can look forward to Johansson’s return in March. With her easygoing nature, quick wit, and effortless rapport with the TODAY team, it’s clear that Scarlett Johansson has become a beloved presence on the show, and a full-time hosting gig may be just around the corner.
